The question often arises:  "Do we an MSDS for water?"

	The following was recently posted to a very respectable, serious chemistry 
listserv discussion group, ....so it must be true.
	 This information is being provided solely for purposes of promoting public safety.  
Really,  trust me....

THE INVISIBLE KILLER:

	Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and *kills* uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are caused by inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive sweating and urination, and possibly a bloated feeling, nausea, vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance.  For those who have become dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death.

DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE:

*is also known as hydric acid, and THE major component of acid rain. 
*contributes to the greenhouse effect.
*may cause severe burns.
*accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals. 
*may cause electrical failure and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
*has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients. 

CONTAMINATION IS REACHING EPIDEMIC PROPORTION! 

	Quantities of dihydrogen monoxide have been found in almost every stream, lake and reservoir in America today. But the pollution is global, and the contaminant has even been found in Antarctic ice. In the Midwest alone DHMO has caused *millions* of dollars in property damage. 

DESPITE THE DANGER, DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE IS OFTEN USED: 

*as an industrial solvent and coolant.
*in nuclear power plants.
*in the production of Styrofoam.
*as a fire retardant.
*in many forms of cruel animal research. 
*in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, 
   produce remains contaminated by this chemical.
*as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products. 
*Waste DHMO is allowed to pollute our precious lakes, rivers, streams 
  and the ocean itself. The impact of wildlife is extreme, and we cannot 
  afford to ignore it any longer!

THE HORROR MUST BE STOPPED!

	The American government has *refused* to ban the production, distribution,
or use of this damaging chemical due to its "importance to the economic health 
of this nation." In fact, the navy and other military organizations are conducting 
secret experiments with DHMO as you read this!
	For our own safety, and the safety of our children, the government must ban 
Dihydrogen Monoxide!  Before it is too late......